Couristan names Codella Ex. VP; Andolino joins sales team

Posted Date: 1/25/2013

[Fort Lee, N.J.] Couristan has promoted Steve Codella to executive vice president of sales, the company announced.

Codella joined Couristan in 2000 as eastern regional sales manager, then advanced to senior vice president of sales. Codella has more than 30 years in the floorcovering industry. Since joining Couristan, he has assisted in building a versatile and highly skillful sales force and has consistently contributed to the growth of accounts on all levels. In his new position, he will continue to oversee all residential sales and the strategic advancement of accounts across North America.

“Steve has been an indispensable part of Couristan’s executive management team for over twelve years, contributing to the growth and development of our residential sales division,” stated Ron Couri, president and CEO of Couristan. “As executive vice president of sales, we are confident that he will continue to showcase his leadership to bring our division to new heights and help achieve our sales objectives.”

“I am thrilled about the new opportunity the Couri family has offered me,” Codella said. “My goals are to continue strengthening our residential sales organization, maximizing our sales opportunities across the country and providing unparalleled customer service to our customers. I look forward to taking on the challenges this new role will present me with.”

Couristan also announced that Len Andolino has joined the company as vice president of residential broadloom sales. Andolino will report to Codella.

Andolino is also a carpet and rug industry veteran with 28 years experience, most recently with Robertex/Carousel. He will spearhead the management of all residential broadloom sales and business development operations across North America.

“Couristan has committed major resources in terms of product development and merchandising for our residential broadloom division and we believe that Len’s experience within the industry will help guide our expansion and development within this category of our business,” said George Couri, chairman of Couristan.

Andolino stated, “I am truly excited about working with the team assembled at Couristan. He added that it was an honor to be with a company with “The energy level, product line and a focused approach to the residential broadloom business, coupled with a brand that has a legacy of over 87 years in the floorcovering industry.”